Use and Care

 

 

Stain

Treatment

 

 

Chewing Gum

Rub with ice and scrape off excess gum. Place face down on paper towels and sponge

 

with a dry-cleaning solvent.

 

 

Cocoa or Chocolate

Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If greasy stain remains, sponge

 

face down on paper towels with a dry-cleaning solvent. If traces of the stain remain,

 

launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

 

 

Coffee, Tea

Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into stain, rinse. If traces of the stain remain,

 

launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

 

 

Crayon

Treat the same as candle wax or wash in hot water (if safe for fabric) using soap (not

 

a detergent) and 1-2 cups baking soda. If stains remain, professional dry-cleaning

 

may be necessary.

 

 

Deodorants and

Some of these products contain substances that can change the color of some dyes.

Anti-perspirants

The color can sometimes be restored if the area is sponged with ammonia then rinsed.

 

To remove stains, apply white vinegar. Rub, rinse. If stains remain, rub detergent into

 

stain and launder with hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

 

 

Dye

Treat with a commercial dye remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or if safe for fabric, bleach

 

with chlorine bleach.

 

 

Egg

If dried, scrape off excess. Soak in cold water. Rub detergent into damp stain and if

 

safe for fabric, launder in hot water and chlorine bleach.

 

 

Fabric Softener

Dampen stain and rub with bar soap. Launder as usual.

 

 

Fruit Juices

Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water with chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

 

 

Grease, Oil

Place face down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (refer to

 

WARNING on page 14). Dampen stain with water and rub with bar soap or detergent.

 

Launder in hot water (if safe for fabric).

 

 

Ink

Saturate the stain with hair spray or place the fabric face down on paper towel and

 

sponge with cleaning fluid or rubbing alcohol (refer to WARNING on page 14).

 

Rinse. If traces of the stain remain, rub detergent into the dampened stain and launder.

 

Some inks may be impossible to remove.

 

 

Iodine

Rinse from the back side of the stain with cold water. Then soak in a commercial

 

color remover (Rit, Putnam, etc.) or rub in a paste of water and starch. Let stand for

 

15-30 minutes and launder.

 

 

Lipstick

Place on paper towel and sponge with cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on

 

page 14). Rinse. Rub dampened stain with bar soap and launder.

 

 

Mildew

Treat promptly. Mildew damages fabric and sometimes cannot be removed. Launder

 

with chlorine bleach. For items that cannot be washed with chlorine bleach, soak in

 

an all-fabric bleach, then launder.

 

 

Milk and Milk Products

Soak in cold water. Launder in hot water and chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric).

 

Sponge with a cleaning fluid (refer to WARNING on page 14), if a stain is noticeable.

 

Rewash.

 

 

Miscellaneous

Place stain side down on paper towel and sponge with dry-cleaning fluid (refer to

Eye and Face Make-up,

WARNING on page 14). Apply dry spotter (one part mineral water and eight parts

Tar, Gravy, Felt-tip

dry-cleaning solvent). Tap on the stain with a spoon to loosen it. Keep stain moist

Marker, Pitch,

with dry spotter and blot occasionally with toweling. Continue until stain is removed.

Typewriter Ribbon

Allow to dry completely, rinse in warm water, and launder as usual.

 

 

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